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As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it was service in Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 
 
 


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Weekends 11 am- 2pm (11pm when hall is rented or post activities are happening)
 

Comrades, Families, and Friends of VFW Post 6158

By Eric Follestad, Commander, VFW Post 6158

 

I would like to sincerely thank the members of VFW Post 6158 for allowing me, Eric Follestad, the honor of serving as Commander for the 2025–2026 year. During this past year, we accomplished several important capital improvements and organizational updates, including installing a new roof, adding a sewer clean-out at the end of the driveway, transitioning our accounting system to Quicken Online, filing our tax returns, and paying our sales taxes. 

While these improvements are important, it is also important for all organizations that utilize our Post—including the American Legion, VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries—to understand that VFW Post 6158 currently maintains approximately $60,000 in checking and savings, while our annual operating expenses are about $70,000 per year.

Moving forward, we must continue working together as a team to host successful events, dinners, and holiday parties that strengthen our Post and community. Please consider inviting friends and family to attend our gatherings and support our mission. We greatly appreciate everyone’s continued support and dedication.

Beginning in July, Gary Burns, our new Commander, will serve as your primary point of contact for concerns and questions, while I move on to quartermaster position.

Warmest Regards,
Eric Follestad
VFW Post Commander 6158, 2025–2026
Quartermaster Elect 2026-2027

 

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

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Important Info for District 17 Members

District 17 Meeting May 3, 2025

District 17 Meeting (Convention) at Post 8254 Ione 9am.

Statewide News

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Statement from VFW Department of California State Commander David Kuta

Current events in the Middle East are dominating the news day after day.

The California Veteran Magazine – Spring 2026 Issue

The California Veteran is the official publication of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Department of California. It is an online magazine published four times a year to keep our members informed about important news affecting the VFW and veterans

National News

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Ace Hardware and VFW Continue Memorial Day Tradition with Annual Flag Giveaway

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250 Years of Freedom: Made Possible by America's Veterans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce it has joined

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